JAG Reporter Articles

The JAG Reporter is published by The Judge Advocate General’s School for the Office of The Judge Advocate General, United States Air Force. Use the navigation links to view articles in the various domains: Civil Law, Leadership, Military Justice & Discipline, and Operations & International Law. Also don't forget to explore our podcasts!

Lessons from Afghanistan

A Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) detonated at the camp’s entry point, adjacent to the PT pad where Lieutenant Colonel Philips and the base chaplain were cleaning their PT gear.

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Lessons from Iraq

One Airman's personal account of an IED blast to her convoy while deployed to Iraq.

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Paralegal Deployments

A paralegal reflects on his deployment experiences through the lens of an Airman first and a legal professional second.

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Jan. 14, 2021
Peru’s Transition to an Adversarial Military Justice System

We sometimes take for granted how well our justice system works and what it means to have a fully functional JAG Corps. Our partner nations do not have such a system or such a JAG Corps. They want what we have.
Sept. 14, 2020
Admitting Hearsay

This article summarizes the Air Force’s current guidance with respect to the admission of hearsay at administrative discharge proceedings.
June 5, 2020
The Procedural Guide

The procedural guide is an important step in the triggering of legal ramifications for both the accused and the government. Incorrect completion and reading of the procedural guide could have drastic consequences and result in needless litigation.
Dec. 5, 2019
Avoiding Voir Dire Pitfalls

This article will provide guidance and some best practices you can employ when preparing for voir dire in the military courtroom.
May 23, 2019
Administrative Investigations and Non-judicial Punishment in Joint Environments

Intended to be an initial reference when conducting investigations or shepherding NJPs in a joint environment. By flagging the most salient distinctions between the services’ rules, our goal is to help the JAG practitioner keep an eye out for potential pitfalls.
May 9, 2019
R.C.M. 905(e)’s New, Incomprehensible Standard

This article examines the historical context of R.C.M. 905, its newly enacted standard, and recommends changes to conform more closely to federal civilian practice.